Holloware facts for kids
Holloware is a special name for certain metal dishes and containers used at the table. Think of items like sugar bowls, creamers, teapots, coffee pots, and large soup tureens. It also includes things like water jugs and serving platters.
These items are usually made of metal, often silver or silver-plated. Holloware is built to be strong and last a long time. If it's silver-plated, it often has thicker walls and more layers of silver than other silver-plated items. This makes it very durable.
What is Holloware?
Holloware includes many different types of serving dishes. It's different from cutlery, which are things like forks, knives, and spoons. Instead, holloware focuses on the larger containers and dishes that hold food or drinks.
Some common examples of holloware are:
- Sugar bowls (for sugar)
- Creamers (for cream or milk)
- Teapots (for tea)
- Coffee pots (for coffee)
- Soup tureens (large bowls for serving soup)
- Hot food covers (to keep food warm)
- Water jugs (for water or other drinks)
- Platters (flat dishes for serving food)
- Butter pat plates (small plates for butter)
Holloware on Trains
Some holloware was made for use on old train dining cars. These special pieces are now collected by people who love railroadiana, which means items related to railroads.
The value of these train-used holloware pieces depends on a few things:
- How rare they are: If not many pieces were made, they are more valuable.
- Their age: Older pieces are often worth more.
- Their condition: Pieces that are in good shape are more prized.
- The train's popularity: Holloware from famous or popular trains can be worth a lot.
Holloware as a Gift
In some countries, holloware is a traditional gift for special occasions. For example, in the United Kingdom, it's a traditional gift for a sixteenth wedding anniversary. In the United States, it's considered a modern gift for the same anniversary. In Russia, holloware is a traditional gift for weddings or special anniversaries called jubilees.
